Scotland's first medal of the games went to Aileen McGlynn and pilot Louise Haston who won silver in para-cycling.

The pair came second in the women's sprint B2 tandem at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

The race was won by Sophie Thornhill and pilot Helen Scott, who picked up England's first Commonwealth Games track gold after beating the Scottish pair 2-0 in a best-of-three final.

England lead

English success started with Triathlete Jodie Stimpson, who won the first gold medal of the Games to banish the pain of missing out on the London Olympics.

Stimpson sprinted to victory at Strathclyde Country Park while team-mate Vicky Holland took a surprise bronze behind Canada's Kirsten Sweetland.

Stimpson went into the race as the top-ranked competitor and justified that position with a commanding performance, pulling away from Sweetland over the closing 500 metres.

Alistair Brownlee added Commonwealth triathlon gold to his Olympic, world and European titles to complete the full set and make it a perfect opening day for England.

Brownlee ran away from a splintered field as younger brother Jonny took silver and South Africa's Richard Murray bronze.

The Brownlee brothers completed a one-two for England in the triathlon

Jodie Stimpson wins gold in the women's triathlon.

Stewart Harris, chief executive of sportscotland, said: "Congratulations to all Team Scotland athletes who gave their all for their country today, and what an outstanding achievement it is to win 10 medals on the opening day.

"Four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals has exceeded all expectations. Spurred on by an incredible home crowd, Team Scotland is on track to deliver its best ever medal haul at a Commonwealth Games.

"This is a historic and proud day for Team Scotland."

In total, about 4,500 athletes from 71 nations are taking part in the Games, which run until 3 August.